The vigilance of two members attached to the Cape Town Cluster resulted in the apprehension of two suspects for being in possession of possible uncut diamonds on 23 December 2017.
The suspects, driving a silver Mercedes Benz, disregarded a red traffic light in Cape Town CBD, which prompted the members on patrol to follow the vehicle.
On the N2, the vehicle was pulled over and searched, which led to the discovery of R74 000-00 cash and six uncut stones which are suspected to be diamonds. The two suspects aged 40 and 43, who are from Delft, could not provide a suitable explanation for being in possession of the cash and the stones, and were arrested on suspicion of being in possession of uncut diamonds.
In addition, they will also be charged with reckless and or negligent driving. They are expected to make a court appearance in Cape Town on Wednesday 27 December 2017.
The circumstances surrounding the stones and the authenticity thereof are under investigation.
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